be / here was born from an idea to create a safe space in Stockport for our queer community to feel understood and empowered. While studying a Pink Therapy diploma in working with Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Max was struck with how much traditional therapy training failed our community in comparison in terms of training therapists to work with LGBTQIA+ clients and recognised the need for a specialised service for our community’s mental health with a deep understanding of the lived experience of those who identify as queer. 

And so be / here was founded. Joining Vanessa, who brings experience in the mental health sector and a passion for her LGBTQIA+ family and together we founded our social enterprise with the goal of providing affordable therapy to those who need it the most. 

We have many future goals of not only providing therapy and counselling, but to also focus on the joy to be found within our community through community events, meet-ups and more. Being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community means something different for each of us and we have founded be / here to celebrate that.